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Kentucky: Pink Volleyball   Pink Volleyball is the true story of someone very close to our family who tragically succumbed to addiction. However, shortly before they died they sent over a gift of a Pink Volleyball for our daughter's 2nd birthday, an item that held deep personal significance and wonderful memories of the past from before our daughter was born. It showed that even in the midst of the worst and most painful time of their life, their love and goodness could not h

Isaac Baronikian: Evergreen     Rhythmic, soothing, meditative. Good for slow-roll drives just before dusk. Goth-country reflections on a life well-lived, apology letters to bees running out of flowers to pollinate. City kids touching grass, country kids watching Shakespeare In The Park. Single #4 from Isaac's upcoming full-length record due in early 2026. Pedal steel from Matt Kelly (City and Colour), drums from Peter Von Althen (Kathleen Edwards). For fans of Bahamas, Theo

Desirée Dawson: Hanging On   Desirée Dawson’s Hanging On is a collection of introspective and supportive acoustic songs that earnestly touch on ancestry, grief and liberation, leaving listeners with a feeling of hope and compassion. Desirée says “I wanted this project to feel like a live album. I wanted it to feel raw and imperfect, kind of like if we were all sitting around a cozy living room together, after a long week, and I was sharing some soothing songs with you while y

Suzie Vinnick @ Hugh’s Room      Suzie Vinnick’s 11th Annual Holiday Show Saturday, December 27, 2025 Hugh’s Room - Toronto, ON Doors 7pm - Show 8pm $35 in advance, $42 at the door A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, impressive guitar and bass chops, and an engagingly candid performance style. Her career has seen triumph after triumph. Among her most recent successes are being awarded the 2022

Get Ready for Folk Alliance International: Make the Most of the Conference + Practical Tips for Traveling Across the Border Presented by MusicOntario & Folk Canada Dec 17, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Via Zoom This webinar is designed to help artists and music professionals prepare for Folk Alliance International (FAI). Whether you're attending for the first time or returning with new goals, this session will offer insider guidance, practical travel information, and sp

Terry Donaghue: Still Waters    “In the spring of 2025 I heard an episode on the radio discussing the healing powers of blue spaces – that is the mental and physical benefits gained by being close to a body of water whether ocean, lake or river. I was familiar with the concept of forest bathing and having lived close to water all my life this resonated strongly with me.” Still Waters was recorded at the legendary Kensington Sound studio, engineered, produced and arranged by V

Naghmeh: Étoile filante   If a Tree Falls in the Forest, and There’s No One Around to Hear It, Does It Make a Sound? The modern twist of this philosophical riddle goes something like: pics or it didn’t happen. Whether you answer yes or no, whether you think of it from a philosophical or scientific angle, does it really matter? The tree fell. That is a fact.  In the era of smartphones and social media, the over documentation and oversharing of content, it often feels like peop

Dana Sipos: Strange to my Mind Strange to my Mind is a meditation on the mysteries of being alive, those humming quietly under the surface and those that roar and shape shift your life’s course. After periods of transformation, we are often unrecognizable to ourselves and we have to learn to see ourselves again. Sometimes close communities shift and fall apart and the world is an utterly heartbreaking place. Woven into the song is a personal reminder that gratitude is a integ

The Family Name: Don't Choke Brother Duo The Family Name have released their latest single, Don’t Choke, about moving back to small town life, regaining a sense of community, and shedding perfectionism. The track is available on all streaming platforms. The song is a roots-rock experiment from a duo typically focused on stripped-down acoustic performances and intimate duo vocal harmony, with additional instrumentation and production by David James Allen at Littleknown, with m

Whitney Ross-Barris: Curtains of Light   "Curtains of Light," the new record from Toronto singer-songwriter Whitney Ross-Barris, blends jazz, choral, neo-soul, spoken word, and folk elements into an album of exciting new music that crystallizes deeply human stories of disconnection, longing, and beautiful resilience born from the last few challenging years. Woven together with field recordings from Whitney’s daily life and featuring both in-the-pocket groove and sweeping cine